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Book and Craft Fair
Local artists and producers set up their stalls with all sorts of fun stuff to riffle through in the Storytelling Court.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0131 556 9579
- 11:00 – 17:00
Sun 21 Jul
Free / 0131 556 9579
- 11:00 – 17:00
Bath Central Library
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01225 463362
- 11:00 – 11:30
Bexhill Library, Bexhill-on-Sea
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01424 212546
- 11:00 – 11:30
The Collection, Lincoln
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
Thu 27 Jun
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
Thu 4 Jul
Free / 01522 782040
- 11:15
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Donald Hope Library, London SW19
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 10:30 – 11:30
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 10:30 – 11:30
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 020 8542 1975
- 10:30 – 11:30
Plympton Library, Plymouth
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 01752 337867
- 10:30
Artie's Tartan Tales
The Singing Kettle 's Artie takes the spirit of the popular kids' show to his storytelling sessions – kids are encouraged to jump around and shout their way through the games, rhymes and songs.
Silverburn, Glasgow
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 0141 880 3200
- 10:30 – 16:30
Darren Shan: Book Signing
The Limerick-based author signs copies of fantasy series, Zom-B.
Waterstones, Swansea
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 01792 463567
- 12:00 – 14:00
Jeffrey Deaver: Book Signing
The American crime author signs copies of the tenth novel in his Lincoln Rhyme series, The Kill Room.
Waterstones New Street, Birmingham
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0843 290 8151
- 11:30
Joseph Delaney: Book Signing
The latest Spook's novel signed by local author Delaney.
Waterstones, Ormskirk
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01695 580294
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01695 580294
- 11:00 – 12:00
Neil Gaiman: Book Signing
The author and screenwriter signs copies of his novel The Ocean At The End Of The Lane.
Waterstones New Street, Birmingham
Thu 22 Aug
Free / 0843 290 8151
- 11:00 – 13:00
Sunday Storytime and Workshop
The Drama Mill leads this workshop for 3–7 year olds, giving them a chance to dance, sing and role play to their heart's content, teaching them communication, coordination and teamwork along the way.
Looking Glass Books, Edinburgh
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 229 2902
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sun 30 Jun
Free / 0131 229 2902
- 11:00 – 12:00
Sun 7 Jul
Free / 0131 229 2902
- 11:00 – 12:00
Alex Partola: Ghost In The Machine
A solo exhibition by the young Russian photographer, featuring a display of images of the underground graffiti art scene in Russia, as well as the launch of the book of the same name.
Studio 74, London NW6
Wed 19 Jun
Free
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10:00 – 18:00
Alice's Day
View a display of Salvador Dali's mixed media illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
The Bodleian Library, Oxford
Sat 6 Jul
Divinity School
Free / 01865 277178
- 10:00 – 14:00
Alison Littlewood: Book Signing
A book signing event and opportunity to meet the author.
Waterstones, Wakefield
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01924 387613
- 11:00
Anne Zouroudi: Book Signing
The local author signs copies of the latest book in her Greek mystery series.
Waterstones, Derby
Sat 17 Aug
Free / 01332 296997
- 12:00 – 14:00
Antony Edmonds: Book Signing
The author signs copies of his book Worthing: The Postcard Collection.
Waterstones, Worthing
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01903 234148
- 11:00
Appletree Writers Book Launch
Celebrate the release of the first three books from Appletree Writers, a community that helps writers to develop and promote their work. First out the gate are the anthologies The Harbour and In on the Tide, along with Appletree founding member Hannah Lavery’s first short story collection.
Word Power Bookshop, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 662 9112
- 11:30
Artist Rooms: Lawrence Weiner
Conceptual text-based work from the New York-based artist, concentrating on the relationship between the artwork and the viewer, and exploring the notion of language as sculpture.
Tate Modern, London SE1
Wed 19 Jun
Free / 020 7887 8888
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10:00 – 18:00
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 020 7887 8888
- 10:00 – 18:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 020 7887 8888
- 10:00 – 22:00
Bobbie Darbyshire: Book Signing
The author signs copies of Love, Revenge and Buttered Scones.
Waterstones, Kettering
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01536 481575
- 11:00 – 15:00
Book Chat
Come along to this friendly and informal group to chat about books, magazines articles or anything else you enjoy reading.
Batley Library & Art Gallery
Mon 15 Jul
Free / 01924 326021
- 11:00 – 12:30
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 01924 326021
- 11:00 – 12:30
Book Club
An informal reading group.
Wimbledon Library, London SW19
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 020 8274 5757
- 12:00
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 020 8274 5757
- 12:00
Book Club
An informal talk about the selected book of the month.
Barnabas Arts House, Newport
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01633 673739
- 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 29 Jun
Free / 01633 673739
- 11:00 – 12:30
Sat 6 Jul
Free / 01633 673739
- 11:00 – 12:30
Shenfield Library, Brentwood
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 01277 225540
- 11:00
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 01277 225540
- 11:00
Book Group
New members welcome.
Southey Library, Sheffield
Wed 26 Jun
Free / 0114 203 9531
- 10:30
Mon 1 Jul
Free / 0114 203 9531
- 10:30 – 11:30
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 0114 203 9531
- 10:30 – 11:30
Whitmore Reans Library, Wolverhampton
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 01902 556269
- 10:00 – 11:00
Tue 2 Jul
Free / 01902 556269
- 10:00 – 11:00
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01902 556269
- 10:00 – 11:00
Bumpty Bear
Take part in this new family friendly story-telling session about Bumpty Bear and his adventures around The Quays. Learn how friendship and first aid keep this clumsy character smiling.
Imperial War Museum North, Manchester
Thu 20 Jun
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
Fri 21 Jun
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
Wed 26 Jun
Meet under the Harrier Jump Jet
Free / 0161 836 4000/4007
- 10:30
Carl Andre
Abstract sculpture and poems from the 1960s and 70s, providing an insight into the ideas of the influential 20th-century artist.
MIMA, Middlesbrough
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 19:00
Fri 21 Jun
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 16:30
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 01642 726720
- 10:00 – 16:30







